All Indian Cine Workers Association condemns ‘disrespect’ to Shilpa Rao at Bollywood Music Project, says humiliation of artist won't be tolerated

The All Indian Cine Workers Association has condemned what it described as disrespectful treatment of singer Shilpa Rao during a live performance at the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai.

In a statement shared on its official X account, the film workers’ body said the National Award-winning singer’s performance was interrupted when her sound and lighting were forcibly cut mid-show. According to the association, the stage was then handed over to another act.

Association calls interruption unacceptable

The organization strongly criticized the decision, arguing that stopping a performing artist’s sound and lighting while the show is underway is unacceptable. It also said that handing the stage to another act after the interruption amounted to humiliation of the artist.

The statement places the focus on the treatment of performers during live events and the standards expected when artists are on stage. The association made clear that it would not tolerate the humiliation of an artist.

Statement highlights performer treatment

The association’s intervention brings public attention to the incident involving Rao at the Mumbai event. Its comments centered on the interruption itself and the manner in which the singer’s performance was brought to an end.

No further details about the event or the response from other parties were provided in the statement described by the association.